προκαλέω

prokaleōVerbG4292

to provoke

From: middle voice from G4253 (πρό) and G2564 (καλέω);

Short Definition

to call forth to oneself (challenge), i.e. (by implication) to irritate

Full Lexicon Entry

to call forth. Most frequently in mid., (a) to challenge; hence, to provoke: (b) to invite (2Mac, l.with).
LXX Usage: A *

Grammar

Part of Speech Verb

Morphology G:V

DescriptionGreek Verb

Occurrences

1 time

Appears 1 time in the New Testament. Top books include:

Galatians
1

Key Passages

  • Galatians 5:26

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